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Why should a kid be a kid? Does it effect their athletic ability or should everything be focused in on their sport? From my perspective there has been a social/ cultural change among kids and adolescents across the world. With the new age of technology, video games, social media…etc, more and more kids are staying inside playing video games, on their phones and not going outside to play. This can affect in person social interactions, physical activity and more so a general athletic ability. ...

Youth soccer has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decades in North America and will continue to do so. As a part of this growth, the landscape of the game is constantly evolving and the look of the youth system keeps changing. In an ever-changing environment, what are the roles for players and coaches?

The beautiful game that we know as soccer has many different forms and varieties. From the rec level to the academy level of a pro club everyone has a opportunity to be a part of the game. But the real question is once you get into that environment, what should players and coaches be doing when coming together for the beautiful game? ...

What goes into developing a player? How do I myself develop as a player? There are many schools of the game of soccer, many different types of coaches and ways to teach/ train the game. But what should be the main focuses for players? This question differs based on the level of development of the individual player. 
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